Community Forum: Is Connecticut A Great Place to be a Child?

On June 6, 2025, the Connecticut Community Foundation is hosting a public forum titled “Is…

Regular Screening for Depression May Benefit High Schoolers

A recent UConn study highlights a concerning rise in depression and suicidal thoughts among U.S.…

‘No Kings Day’ Protests Planned In CT For President Trump’s Birthday

On Trump’s birthday, June 14, protests dubbed “No Kings Day” are planned across Connecticut and…

The Reemergence of Social Darwinism

Robert Reich warns that old ideas justifying inequality—like “survival of the fittest”—are reappearing to excuse…

Envisioning Hartford: infrastructure, equity, and renewal at a critical crossroads

If Everyone Has Trauma, Everyone Has Trauma

In a world where trauma is ubiquitous, seeking genuine empathy requires turning to our closest…

What Pope Leo Means For Climate Action And Colonialism

As Pope Francis championed climate justice and Indigenous rights, the world watches to see if…

When Doctors Don’t Believe Their Patients

Medical gaslighting, rooted in centuries of gender bias, continues to dismiss women's chronic pain as…

The Tip Trick: How The Trump Budget Starves The Working Class

A modest tax break on tips masks deep cuts to essential programs like Medicaid and…

The House’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Is Only Beautiful If You’re Rich

A House budget packed with cuts to Medicaid and Medicare delivers massive tax breaks to…

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